Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1260 (ABH49.341) Cydia splendana, (Hübner, [1799])

KR05152

 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Whitelye Moor, Gwent
Whitelye Moor, Gwent
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Monks Wood
Monks Wood
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information
Wingspan: 12-16 mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland, heathland with oak scrub, fens and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 87 (32.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 May to 11 October

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 12 July to 12 July

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 Photo © Ian Fisher
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 Photo © David Griffiths
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